Entry requirements
AAA (No specific subject requirements but a mix of Science, Art and Humanities subjects is preferred)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DDBTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: D*DD
Preferred subjects: Engineering, Art and Design, Construction or Applied Science
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
Scottish Higher
Not acceptedPearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDBTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A Level at Grade A
Preferred subjects: Engineering, Art and Design, Construction or Applied Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
DBTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AA
Preferred subjects: Engineering, Art and Design, Construction or Applied Science
Scottish Advanced Higher
AAAA, plus Highers AAB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37 points37 (6,6,6 HL)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4/C
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/
This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.
Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/
Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Applicants are selected on the basis of their UCAS application, and also a portfolio submission and interview in order to assess academic potential beyond that provided as part of the application. An interview also gives applicants the opportunity to visit the School, meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.
- Portfolio
- Applicants are selected on the basis of their UCAS application, and also a portfolio submission and interview in order to assess academic potential beyond that provided as part of the application. An interview also gives applicants the opportunity to visit the School, meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.
We have created this guidance to help all applicants navigate the portfolio and interview process: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/abce/undergraduate/courses/
Many of our courses receive a large number of applications for each available place. We cannot unfortunately always make offers to all applicants who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades in line with our advertised typical offers.
Contextual admissions
We consider contextual information as part of the assessment of an application to provide us with further insight into your achievements. This may lead to reduced offers, up to two grades lower than the typical offer requirements, as well as additional consideration when your results are received. For further information about Contextual Admissions at Loughborough including our Access Loughborough Contextual Offer please visit our website.
Learn more on the Loughborough University website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
